Mission Command Center of Excellence

US Army Combined Arms Center

Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
1 May 2017

Doctrine Update 2-17

The United States Army Combined Arms Center publishes the Doctrine Update periodically to highlight recent and
upcoming changes to doctrine and provides information related to doctrine use. This Doctrine Update provides
information on the overall doctrine strategy. This update is disseminated to the lowest level to maximize the
understanding of doctrine and the timelines of significant publications.

The Commanding General, United States Army Combined Arms Center, is the Army doctrine proponent. The
preparing staff agency for the Doctrine Update is the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate (CADD), Mission
Command Center of Excellence, United States Army Combined Arms Center. Comments and recommendations may
be emailed to usarmy.leavenworth.mccoe.mbx.cadd-org-mailbox@mail.mil or mailed to Commander, United States
Army Combined Arms Center and Fort Leavenworth, ATTN: ATZL-MCD (Doctrine Update, 2-17), 300 McPherson
Avenue, Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027-2337. Points of contact for this update are COL Richard D. Creed, Jr. at
richard.d.creed.mil@mail.mil and LTC Mark Herold at mark.e.herold.mil@mail.mil.

For the Army doctrine proponent,

RICHARD D. CREED JR
Colonel, AR
Director, Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate

Contents
FM 3-0 Development Update ........................................................................................................................................1
Compendium of Recently Published Army Doctrine ....................................................................................................2
Army Doctrine Publications ......................................................................................................................................2
Army Doctrine Reference Publications .....................................................................................................................2
Field Manuals ............................................................................................................................................................2
Army Techniques Publications .................................................................................................................................2
Multi-Service Publications ........................................................................................................................................5
Publications Coming Soon ............................................................................................................................................7
Publication Staffing Status ............................................................................................................................................7
Recently Published Joint Publications ...........................................................................................................................8
Development Status of Field Manuals ...........................................................................................................................8
Former FMs that are now TCs or TMs ..........................................................................................................................8
Doctrine ePUB Conversion Initiative ............................................................................................................................8
Doctrine Comprehensive Guide ....................................................................................................................................9
Terminology Update ......................................................................................................................................................9

FM 3-0 Development Update

The Combined Arms Center is currently developing a new FM 3-0, Army Operations. The primary purpose of the
new FM 3-0 is to describe how Army forces defeat a peer competitor using current force structure and capabilities.
Additionally, FM 3-0—
 Is organized according to the Army strategic roles of shape, prevent, win, and consolidate gains.

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 Adjusts the operational framework to include consolidation areas and multi-domain considerations
(physical, temporal, cognitive, and virtual).
 Provides tactics to defeat regional peers who employ anti-access and area denial (called A2AD) and hybrid
threats.
 Accounts for the extended battlefield that includes cyberspace, the electromagnetic spectrum, space, and
the information environment.
 Describes how Army forces create exploiting positions of relative advantage
 Discusses operations by echelon: theater army, corps, division, and brigade.

FM 3-0 was launched for Army-wide staffing on 21 April with a suspense of 05 June 2017 for all comments.
Comments received during the Army-wide staffing will be adjudicated and incorporated into a revised FM 3-0 to be
released October 2017.
Compendium of Recently Published Army Doctrine
The doctrine community needs the most current information on recent publications. Each discussion provides a short
synopsis of new Army doctrine publications (ADPs), Army doctrine reference publications (ADRPs), field manuals
(FMs), Army techniques publications (ATPs), and multi-Service publications. These synopses provide readers with
the new doctrinal concepts.

Army Doctrine Publications

The ADPs are undergoing a rewrite. Upon completion of each publication, Army Publishing Directorate (APD) will
publish the updated ADPs online at http://www.apd.army.mil/default.aspx.

Army Doctrine Reference Publications

The ADRPs are undergoing a rewrite. Upon completion of each publication, APD will publish the updated ADRPs
online at http://www.apd.army.mil/default.aspx.

Field Manuals
APD published FM 3-12 during the second quarter of FY17. Readers can access this publication online at
http://www.apd.army.mil/default.aspx.

FM 3-12, Cyberspace and Electronic Warfare, describes the cyberspace

operations, missions, actions, electronic warfare (EW), the electromagnetic
spectrum (EMS), and the interrelation of these activities among each other
and all Army operations. It discusses how cyberspace electromagnetic
activities (CEMA) plan, integrate and synchronize cyberspace operations
and electronic warfare for echelons corps and below. FM 3-12 describes
the interrelationship of cyberspace and the electromagnetic spectrum. It
explains the integration of cyberspace operations and electronic warfare
into the military decision-making process and the targeting process. This
publication defines roles and responsibilities for planning, integrating, and
synchronizing cyberspace operations and electronic warfare.

This publication supersedes FM 3-38, dated 12 February 2014.

Army Techniques Publications

APD published the following ATPs since January 2017: ATP 1-0.2, ATP 1-05.4, ATP 3-18.12 C1, ATP 3-21.18,
ATP 3-34.80, ATP 3-76, ATP 4-32.1, ATP 4-32.3, and ATP 6-0.5. A brief synopsis of each publication is provided
below. Readers can access all publications at the APD Web site located at http://www.apd.army.mil/default.aspx.

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ATP 1-0.2, Theater-Level Human Resources Support, focuses on key

functions and tasks required when executing and managing human
resources (HR) support. These functions and tasks include casualty
operations, personnel accountability operations, postal operations, HR
planning and operations, and HR automation support. It outlines key HR
functions and tasks that the HR professional must know to ensure reliable,
responsive, and flexible support to personnel who deploy with the force. It
focuses on the HR support provided by standard requirements code 12 HR
organizations in the key functions and tasks of casualty operations;
personnel accountability operations; postal operations; HR planning and
operations; and HR automation support. It defines objectives and standards
for conducting continuous theater-level HR operations from initial entry
into theater to cessation of hostilities and redeployment.

ATP 1-05.4, Religious Support and Internal Advisement, provides a

doctrinal framework for chaplains and chaplain assistants to advise
commands on matters of religion, morals, morale, and ethics in relation to
potential impact on command decisions, unit operations, and the Soldiers,
Families and authorized Civilians within units. The ATP describes internal
advisement, discusses the need for a broad understanding of an
organization’s culture, and discusses the need to plan and prepare for
advisement. Finally, ATP 1-05.4 explains the execution of advisement
including the variety of advisement forms, traits of an effective advisor,
and types of military communications.

ATP 3-21.18, Foot Marches, provides doctrinal guidance, organizational

roles, and functions during the execution of foot marches. It addresses
significant changes in Army doctrinal terminology, concepts, constructs,
and proven tactics, techniques, and procedures developed during recent
operations.
It describes capabilities, limitations, and responsibilities during the
planning, preparation, and execution of foot marches.

This publication supersedes FM 21-18, dated 1 June 1990.

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ATP 3-18.12, Special Forces Waterborne Operations, has incorporated a

Change 1. This change adds the dive tables for open-circuit dive
operations in Chapter 11. The change reflects the recently published
Revision 7 to the U.S. Navy Dive Manual.

ATP 3-34.80, Geospatial Engineering, provides doctrine for geospatial

engineering operations at all echelons. It serves as a guide for the
integration and application of geospatial engineering in support of Army
forces conducting unified land operations at all echelons. It places an
added focus on describing geospatial engineering within divisions and
brigades. It discusses how applying geospatial engineering contributes to
providing a clear understanding of the physical environment.
This publication supersedes ATP 3-34.80, dated 23 June 2014.

ATP 3-76, Special Operations Aviation, provides doctrinal guidance on the

organization and capabilities of Army special operations aviation (SOA)
and outlines the necessary requirements for planning, preparing, and
executing Army special operations aviation missions. It describes SOA
support to special operations forces’ core activities, capabilities,
limitations, employment principles, and operational considerations. It
delineates unique capabilities, limitations, and requirements when
supporting a joint special operations task force or a geographic combatant
commander during a regional operation. ATP 3-76 explains short- and
long-term employment and execution concepts, including support,
sustainment requirements, and relationships. The employment guidance
considerations and the command and support responsibilities apply to the
special operations forces and conventional commanders and their staffs.

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ATP 4-32.1, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Group and Battalion

Headquarters Operations, focuses on the staff sections changes and the
additional capabilities added to the EOD groups and battalions through the
force design update. It refines the descriptions of the EOD group and
battalion headquarters. ATP 4-32.1 addresses the addition of the special
staff to the EOD group and several key components added to both the
EOD group and battalion staffs. It discusses the best practices and
techniques used by EOD group and battalion staffs to provide support
throughout unified land operations.

ATP 4-32.3, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Company, Platoon, and

Team Operations, focuses on changes and additional capabilities added to
the EOD companies through the force design update process. It addresses
the adapted changes to the organizational structure from the approved
EOD force design update. ATP 4-32.3 articulates the roles of the company,
platoon, and team operations. It discusses the best practices and techniques
used by EOD organizations to provide support throughout unified land
operations.

ATP 6-0.5, Command Post Operations, provides techniques and best

practices to assist commanders and staffs in organizing, employing, and
operating their command post. It discusses the types of command posts by
echelon and the keys to effectiveness for each. ATP 6-0.5 defines the
components of the mission command system and explains how to organize
personnel and equipment for successful command post operations.
Finally, ATP 6-0.5 addresses battle rhythm, battle drills, roles, and
responsibilities within the command post.

Multi-Service Publications
APD published the following multi-Service publications since January 2017: ATP 3-11.37C1, ATP 3-34.81 C1,
ATP 3-37.10, and ATP 4-01.45. A brief synopsis of each publication is provided below. Readers can access all
publications at the APD Web site located at http://www.apd.army.mil/default.aspx.

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ATP 3-11.37, Multi-Service Tactics, Techniques and Procedures for

Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Reconnaissance and
Surveillance, published change 1. Change 1 adds two previously removed
survey and sampling forms (DA Form 1971-2 [Chemical Data Sheet -
Monitoring or Survey (LRA)] and DA Form 1971-6 [Chemical/Biological
Sample Documentation]) back into the publication, clarifies the initial field
account survey (IFAS) process, and updates points of contact for Service
subject matter experts.

ATP 3-34.81, Engineer Reconnaissance, published change 1. This change

includes the correction of formulas used to conduct road curve calculations
in Chapter 4. The change also includes updates to engineer terms and
graphics to ensure adherence to current doctrine.

This publication supersedes FM 3-34.170/MCWP 3-17.4, 25 March 2008.

ATP 3-37.10, Base Camps, is a compilation tactics, techniques, and

procedures found in doctrine; lessons learned; and other reference material
that provides an integrated, systematic approach to base camps. It serves
commanders and their staffs as a comprehensive how-to guide for
performing all activities of the base camp life cycle during deployments.
The publication focuses on the base camp’s design and construction as
well as its balance of tactical, operational, sustainment, and engineering
requirements for designing facilities and infrastructure to fulfill the
purpose of the base camp and its functional requirements based on needs.
It provides information on conducting base camp security and defense
measures as part of the overall protection plan for base camps.

This publication supersedes ATP 3-37.10/MCRP 3-17.7N, 26 April 2013.

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ATP 4-01.45, Multi-Service Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for

Tactical Convoy Operations, addresses troop-leading procedures;
checklists; terminology; security vehicle employment; improvised
explosive devices information; battle drills; convoy training exercises; and
live fire programs of instruction. It incorporates lessons learned from
combat operations and training, and bridges gaps in Service convoy
doctrine. Convoy commanders should supplement the information
provided in this publication with the latest theater-specific information
regarding local operational conditions and guidance.

This publication supersedes ATP 4-01.45/MCRP 4-11.3H/AFTTP 3-2.58,

dated April 2014. This publication rescinds NTTP 4-01.3.

Publications Coming Soon

Several publications are nearing the end of the approval, final electronic file, or authentication processes and will be
published in the next 30-45 days.

Publication Number Publication Title

ATP 3-01.81 Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System Techniques
ATP 3-21.91 Stryker Brigade Combat Team Weapons Troop
TC 3-22.19 Grenade Machine Gun MK 19 MOD 3
TC 3-22.91 Mortar Fire Direction Center
TC 3-22.240 Medium Machine Gun
TC 3-22.249 Light Machine Gun
Publication Staffing Status
Several publications are currently undergoing external staffing (with a nearing suspense for comments). If you were
not included in the original staffing process and wish to submit comments for any of the following publications,
please send your comment matrices either to the publication’s proponent or to the CADD mailbox at
usarmy.leavenworth.mccoe.mbx.cadd-org-mailbox@mail.mil. When CADD receives your feedback, CADD will
forward your comments to the respective proponent. Currently, the following publications are out for staffing:

Publication Number Publication Title (Draft Type) Suspense

ATP 3-90.20 Regional Support Group (FD) 11 May 2017
FM 1-06 Financial Management Operations (ID) 24 May 2017
ATP 2-19.4 BCT Intelligence Techniques Chapter 2 (ID) 25 May 2017
FM 6-27 The Law of Land Warfare (FD) 25 May 2017
ADRP 3-28 Defense Support of Civil Authorities (FD) 02 June 2017
FM 3-0 Army Operations (FD) 05 June 2017
ATP 3-01.87 Patriot Battalion Techniques (FD) 07 July 2017

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Recently Published Joint Publications

The below listing of joint publications were published during second quarter FY2017. All published joint doctrinal
publications are available online at http://www.dtic.mil/doctrine/doctrine/doctrine.htm.

Publication Number Publication Title Publication Date

JP 3-0 Joint Operations 17 Jan 2017
JP 4-01.6 Joint Logistics Over the Shore 03 Feb 2017
JP 3-13.4 Military Deception 14 Feb 2017
JP 3-13.4 Appendix C, Supplemental Guidance (SIPRNET Only) 14 Feb 2017
-- Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated March 2017
Terms
Development Status of Field Manuals
The figure below illustrates the field manuals and their development status.

Former FMs that are now TCs or TMs

Listed below are the training circulars that superseded a field manual.

Previous Number New Number, New Title Publication Date

FM 3-04.240 TC 3-04.5, Instrument Flight for Army Aviators 07 April 2017
FM 3-22.90 TC 3-22.90, Mortars 17 March 2017
FM 21-60 TC 3-21.60, Visual Signals 17 March 2017

Doctrine ePUB Conversion Initiative

Published Army doctrinal publications with no distribution restrictions are converted to an electronic publication
(ePUB) format. An ePUB file allows the reader to download and read publications on personal devices such as
smartphones, tablets, computers, and e-readers. The content is scalable and hyperlinked so the reader can peruse the

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entire publication with ease. Since January 2017, the following publications were converted to the ePUB format and
published to the APD Web site located at http://www.apd.army.mil/default.aspx.
ATP 1-06.4 ATP 3-04.1 ATP 3-21.8 ATP 3-94.2
ATP 2-22.85 ATP 3-09.42 ATP 3-34.81 ATP 4-02.7
ATP 3-01.16 ATP 3-09.50 ATP 3-90.87 ATP 4-02.85
ATP 3-01.64 ATP 3-20.96 ATP 3-92 ATP 4-10.1
If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for the APD Web site, please send an email to
usarmy.pentagon.hqda.mbx.apd-subscription-manager@mail.mil.
Doctrine Comprehensive Guide
The Doctrine Comprehensive Guide (DCG) is an electronic product on a compact disc (CD). It contains all
published doctrine and includes additional briefs by warfighting functions to enable the reader to become fully
informed on current doctrine. CADD can provide copies of the DCG upon request. To request a copy of the DCG or
to ask questions, give comments, or make suggestions on the DCG, please send an email to the following address
usarmy.leavenworth.mccoe.mbx.cadd-org-mailbox@mail.mil.

Terminology Update
There were no new, modified, or rescinded terms published during the second quarter of FY17. To access the most
current list of terminology that describes new, revised, and rescinded terms visit the following website
https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-25269.